Flag of Somalia
The flag of Somalia is a plain light blue field with a single large white five-pointed star in the center. There are no stripes, text or other symbols, and the shade of blue is close to the blue of the United Nations flag.
Colors
- Blue #4888D8 · 95%
- White #F8F8F8 · 4%
Proportions: 2:3
Download: SVG · PNG 1200 px · WebP 640 px
Meaning of the flag of Somalia
The blue was originally inspired by the United Nations, which oversaw the southern territory's path to independence, and also stands for the sky and the Indian Ocean. The five points of the star represent the five areas where Somali people live: former British and Italian Somaliland, Djibouti, the Ogaden in Ethiopia and northeastern Kenya. The flag was adopted in 1954.
Map of Somalia
Somalia is a country in the Horn of Africa, on the eastern tip of the African mainland. It borders Djibouti to the northwest, Ethiopia to the west and Kenya to the southwest, with the Gulf of Aden to the north and the Indian Ocean to the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What colors are on the flag of Somalia?
The flag of Somalia is blue and white.
What are the proportions of the flag of Somalia?
The flag of Somalia has a ratio of 2:3 (height to width).
What does the flag of Somalia mean?
The blue was originally inspired by the United Nations, which oversaw the southern territory's path to independence, and also stands for the sky and the Indian Ocean. The five points of the star represent the five areas where Somali people live: former British and Italian Somaliland, Djibouti, the Ogaden in Ethiopia and northeastern Kenya. The flag was adopted in 1954.
Can I download the flag of Somalia?
Yes: this page has the flag of Somalia as SVG (vector) and as a 1200-pixel PNG, free to download.
Flag image: Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (see upload history).
